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Erlandson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Running trail in Coon Rapids, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Erlandson Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Shady spot for a picnic with tables amid an arboretum, along with a network of woodland trails.
What runners say about Erlandson Park
“It's a good park, I just wish other dog owners would make sure that they clean up after their dogs.”
“Beautiful park with wonderful walking trails through serene woods surrounding a babbling creek, with many moments of natural beauty, but unfortunately close to a noisy highway.”
“Beautiful park with wonderful walking trails through serene woods surrounding a babbling creek, with many moments of natural beauty, but unfortunately close to a noisy highway.”
This park is amazing!! We saw lots of wildlife which was very exciting. There was a mother duck and some babies, a raccoon, and two muskrats! The trails are very nice as well. We will definitely be making regular trips here.
Beautiful park with wonderful walking trails through serene woods surrounding a babbling creek, with many moments of natural beauty, but unfortunately close to a noisy highway. It's an ideal park for walking while listening to tunes. Perhaps Enya.
This is a park that's connected to a series of trails. I took Roxy here for a walk after visiting some friends nearby.
Beautiful trail. However some form of light at night would be nice because once it starts to get dark you can't be on the trail, can't see anything. There's a lot of off path trails that lead different places that I can tell are party spots which makes it creepier because you never know whose lurking in the wooded…
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park with wonderful walking trails through serene woods surrounding a babbling creek, with many moments of natural beauty, but unfortunately close to a noisy highway.”
“It's a good park, I just wish other dog owners would make sure that they clean up after their dogs.”
“Beautiful park with wonderful walking trails through serene woods surrounding a babbling creek, with many moments of natural beauty, but unfortunately close to a noisy highway.”
“There is a slightly hidden trail that creates a loop around the main area.”
Plan your run at Erlandson Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecoonrapidsmn.gov
- Phone(763) 755-2880
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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